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8 of the highest quality Greek wines that stand out from the competition. An 8-course Cretan feast made only with locally sourced 100% organic ingredients. Experience this journey while inside Zourida Gorge on a stone-built balcony. Tutored explanation of Greece’s local winemaking heritage.
Example Menu
Starter
Variety of Aged Cheeses
Starter
Cretan “Apaki”
Cured pork smoked over an olive wood fire and slow roasted in olive oil with wine, thyme honey and wild herbs
Starter
Cretan “Dolmades”
Tender vine leave rolls stuffed with rice and Cretan herbs, accompanied by Greek yogurt sauce
Main
Potato Wedges Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Freshly cut and pan-fried on an open wood fire in extra virgin olive oil
Main
"Tsigariasto" Cretan lamb
Simmered for 4 hours in extra virgin olive oil and its own fat. Seared and salted at the end.
Dessert
Handmade “Sfakiani” Flatbread Pita
Stuffed with soft white xynomyzithra cheese drizzled with thyme honey
Starter
Dakos
Cretan rusk with grated organic tomatoes and white soft whey cheese myzithra with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Main
Cretan Pasta "Skioufichta"
Cretan hand-rolled pasta in vegetable broth with staka butter, Portobello mushrooms, aged graviera, topped with traditional siglino pork.
Starter
"Kolokithakia" Fried Zuchinni
Thin zucchini slices, floured & double-fried in olive oil, topped with aged graviera cheese and rosemary.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
3rd Klm. National Road, Rethymno 741 50 Call us if you can’t find the location.
What to expect
Away from the crowded places of quick Instagram snaps to Crete’s most untouched escapes where time slows down and history persists in the midst of natural marvel.
Embark on an exclusive wine and culinary journey amidst the majestic views of Zourida Gorge. Enjoy a wine tasting featuring eight Greek wines of the highest quality paired with a eight-course Cretan feast. Learn about local winemaking and traditional cooking from seasoned experts in a small group setting of only 14 guests. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture while soaking in the breathtaking natural beauty of the gorge, creating unforgettable memories against this stunning backdrop.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of drinking in Greece is 18 years old
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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